Platanthera integra

Also known as: The Complete Rimmed Platanthera or Orchis crocea Perularia flava Habenaria crocea Habenaria elliottii Gymnadenia flava The Yellow Fringeless Orchis in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Georgia

General Information

The Complete Rimmed Platanthera is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Georgia. The name refers to the fringeless lip.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Summer

Fragrant:

• IsFragrant

Climate

These orchids thrive in cool, conditions with good airflow. When cultivated they will thrive in a cool, sheltered environment such as a shaded greenhouse, or if grown in cooler climates they can be grown in the garden in areas where they are protected from frost and receive shade throughout the year, though they may be able to tolerate some morning sun during winter.

Fertiliser

These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.